Issue 12, 2018

Excited-state structural relaxation and exciton delocalization dynamics in linear and cyclic π-conjugated oligothiophenes

Abstract

π-Conjugated oligothiophene is considered a chain segment of its polymeric counterpart, whose size and shape can be precisely controlled. Because of its simplified structure, it is possible to understand complex excited-state dynamics of the π-conjugated polymers by employing a bottom-up approach. We review theoretical and experimental aspects of π-conjugated oligothiophenes by summarizing recent works employing time-resolved spectroscopy. The extent of exciton delocalization, which is a prerequisite to efficient charge generation at organic heterojunctions, is described sequentially in model linear and cyclic oligothiophenes, and their analogues. The heterogeneous nature of these systems is highlighted by illustrating the results at both ensemble and single-molecule levels. Exciton dynamics that arise in the polymers are also covered and the signifcance of exciton and charge delocalization in photovoltaic materials is highlighted.

Graphical abstract: Excited-state structural relaxation and exciton delocalization dynamics in linear and cyclic π-conjugated oligothiophenes

Article information

Article type
Tutorial Review
Submitted
16 Aug 2017
First published
08 Mai 2018

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2018,47, 4279-4294

Excited-state structural relaxation and exciton delocalization dynamics in linear and cyclic π-conjugated oligothiophenes

K. H. Park, W. Kim, J. Yang and D. Kim, Chem. Soc. Rev., 2018, 47, 4279 DOI: 10.1039/C7CS00605E

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